What is the cheapest way to get from Hawes to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from Hawes to Carnforth is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hawes to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from Hawes to Carnforth is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Hawes and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawes to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Railway Station via Library and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Hawes to Carnforth?

The distance between Hawes and Carnforth is 60 miles. The road distance is 31.6 miles.

How do I travel from Hawes to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from Hawes to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £25 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Hawes to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Hawes to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawes to Carnforth bus from?

Hawes to Carnforth bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, depart from Market Place station.

Train or bus from Hawes to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Hawes to Carnforth is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £25 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus via Lancaster, which costs and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Hawes to Carnforth bus arrive?

Hawes to Carnforth bus services, operated by Western Dales Community Trnsp, arrive at Library station.

Can I drive from Hawes to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawes to Carnforth is 32 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Hawes to Carnforth.

Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1580+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Hawes to Carnforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Hawes to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Garsdale to HellifieldCarlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Hellifield to CarnforthLeeds - Morecambe / ...
2h 31m
£26–33
Drive 31.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawes to Carnforth31.4 mi
40 min
£8–12
Bus via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Market Place to LibraryS3
2. Take the bus from Library to StationS1
2h 56m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hawes to Carnforth31.4 mi
40 min
£65–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to LibraryS3
2. Take the bus from Library to Bus StationS1
3. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Railway Station552
4h 18m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 59.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Hawes, North Yorkshire, England and Carnforth, England?

You can take a vehicle from Hawes to Carnforth via Garsdale and Hellifield in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Carnforth via Library, Station, Oxenholme Lake District, and Lancaster in around 2h 56m.

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